In addition to updating the calendar in the front of the planner to include 2014-2016, she has also added a new row to the planning chart called "Today" which is perfect for recording birthdays, trips, holidays, and Holy Days!

I have smaller planners that I have used for years and keep next to my computer/phone (and in my purse) for scheduling appointments and activities, but I really love these large spiral bound notebooks for planning meals, jotting down notes on our school projects along with what we've been reading, and now that I finally have dusted off the treadmill I'm also including how far I walk each day!

The Homeschool Notebookby Mama’s Notebooks provides you with a convenient and efficient way to lay out unit or monthly school plans. Each planning chart gives you room to lay out nine subjects, Monday-Friday. The chart boxes are made to have space for listing plans for more than one child.The rear section of the notebook has space for you to plan out schedules, chores and routines, track field trips, list resources and activities, keep wish lists, recap and brainstorm for next year—all in one notebook! Included are 52 week pages for families who homeschool year round or in case you just need a fresh sheet to rework one of your weeks. There’s plenty of space! Pages are not pre-dated so that you have maximum flexibility in customizing the notebook to your family’s needs.

It even has a "Field Trip Tracker" page! Perhaps next year I won't have to search the blog at the end of the year when it's time to list out our field trips... ;)

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A Little About Me

Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our eight children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.